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Google on Wednesday delivered a blow to app companies in India and elsewhere, issuing new directives that limit their access to sensitive user information. Access to SMS and call-logs will only be allowed for those apps that rely on such data for their “core functionality”, the Internet giant said in a blog post.
Google said it may provide certain apps access if they re-apply for explicitly for the permissions, are transparent with users, and do not have an alternative way to deliver their service without reviewing SMSes or calls.
“Some Android apps ask for permission to access a user's phone (including call
